Martin Kern

Since 2022, w3.group has been a cornerstone of the Web3 community, providing a comprehensive ecosystem that includes investment funds, co-working and event spaces, token infrastructure, and media services. Located in Berlin, our goal is to drive digital innovation and support the growth of Web3, ensuring that the benefits of this technology are accessible to all. Our ecosystem: • w3.fund: Next Generation Investment House with two funds: - w3.ventures: Content & Community Driven VC - w3.wave: Navigating Liquid Crypto Markets • w3.hub: Berlin’s Home of Web3 • w3.vision: Community-Owned Media Network • w3.labs: Adopting Digital Assets

Since 2022, w3.group has been a cornerstone of the Web3 community, providing a comprehensive ecosystem that includes investment funds, co-working and event spaces, token infrastructure, and media services. Located in Berlin, our goal is to drive digital innovation and support the growth of Web3, ensuring that the benefits of this technology are accessible to all. Our ecosystem: • w3.fund: Next Generation Investment House with two funds: - w3.ventures: Content & Community Driven VC - w3.wave: Navigating Liquid Crypto Markets • w3.hub: Berlin’s Home of Web3 • w3.vision: Community-Owned Media Network • w3.labs: Adopting Digital Assets

Founded in 2015, PACE is now at the forefront of European FinTech, leading the way in mobile payment solutions for gas station services. Weve connected over 7,000 gas stations across 14 countries to our innovative Connected Fueling platform, partnering with renowned companies such as DKV, OMV, and Esso, to drive the industry’s digital transformation forward. Our Connected Fueling platform offers a wide array of services, from digitizing fuel cards to seamless integration with partner apps. It enables mobile payments directly at the pump, whether through smartphones, smartwatches, or the vehicles infotainment system, all facilitated by our state-of-the-art PACE pay@pump app, "PACE Drive." With our platform, we offer a fast, simple, and secure solution for gas station operators, mobile app providers, automobile manufacturers, and end customers. Join us now in shaping the future of connected mobility! https://www.connectedfueling.com/en/

Tirendo Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of Delticom AG, is an Europe-wide active online retailer for tyres and automotive accessories. With a range of over 100,000 products, we offer not only tires, but also complete wheels, alloy rims and automotive accessories in more than 25 countries. Our network of wholesalers across Europe enables us to offer our customers the most attractive prices. With over 12,000 mounting partners in Germany alone, in combination with our sophisticated Europe-wide logistics, we are able to supply Tirendo customers with the widest range of products at the lowest prices. Last but not least, our excellent team of experienced industry experts, internet specialists and customer service professionals take care of a fast and comfortable order process for every single customer. Increasing our product range and developing our internationalization strategy offers many exciting long-term projects. We are always looking for new team members! If you are interested get in touch with us via email: career@tirendo.com

McKinsey & Company is a global management consulting firm. We are the trusted advisor to the worlds leading businesses, governments, and institutions. We work with leading organizations across the private, public and social sectors. Our scale, scope, and knowledge allow us to address problems that no one else can. We have deep functional and industry expertise as well as breadth of geographical reach. We are passionate about taking on immense challenges that matter to our clients and, often, to the world. We work with our clients as we do with our colleagues. We build their capabilities and leadership skills at every level and every opportunity. We do this to help build internal support, get to real issues, and reach practical recommendations. We bring out the capabilities of clients to fully participate in the process and lead the ongoing work.